Leadhills Travel Guide

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Leadhills: restored station, with narrow-gauge train, 2000. View NE, towards Elvanfoot: ex-Caledonian Railway Elvanfoot - Wanlockhead line, closed entirely 2/1/39, but restored by the heritage Leadhills & Wanlockhead Railway (2 ft. gauge).
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Leadhills: restored station, with narrow-gauge train, 2000. View NE, towards Elvanfoot: ex-Caledonian Railway Elvanfoot - Wanlockhead line, closed entirely 2/1/39, but restored by the heritage Leadhills & Wanlockhead Railway (2 ft. gauge).
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Route of old railway
Photo by Chris Wimbush (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Old mine pits Filled-in mine pits in an area rich in mining history.
Photo by Callum Black (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
The Hopetoun Arms Hotel

The Hopetoun Arms Hotel

3 out of 5
37 Main Street Biggar Scotland
The price is ₹14,146 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
₹14,146
₹16,976 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Biggar. Enjoy free parking, daily housekeeping and a picnic area. Popular attractions Leadhills and Wanlockhead Railway and Museum of Lead ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (66 reviews)
Wonderful time
Yes it was extremely pet friendly

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

The Hopetoun Arms Hotel
Days Inn by Wyndham Abington M74

Days Inn by Wyndham Abington M74

2 out of 5
Welcome Break Service Area J13 Biggar Scotland
The price is ₹3,667 per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
₹3,667
₹4,400 total
2 Feb - 3 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Biggar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (740 reviews)
There was no free breakfast. The rest of the stay was very good.

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Abington M74
New Lanark Mill Hotel

New Lanark Mill Hotel

4 out of 5
Mill No.1 Lanark Scotland
Stay at this spa hotel in Lanark. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (522 reviews)
Excellent location and service.

Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026

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Stunning 4-bedroom Cabin With Hot Tub in Beattock!

Stunning 4-bedroom Cabin With Hot Tub in Beattock!

3 out of 5
Moffat Scotland
Stay at this cabin in Moffat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Southern Upland Way Trailhead and Moffat Community Nature Reserve ...
Stunning 4-bedroom Cabin With Hot Tub in Beattock!
Rigside House

Rigside House

3.5 out of 5
36 Newtonhead Road Lanark Scotland
Stay at this golf holiday home in Lanark. Enjoy free parking, a golf course and a garden.
6/10 (1 review)
Run down. Place is in need of some TLC

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

Rigside House
Apartment 1 St Mary's Church

Apartment 1 St Mary's Church

2 out of 5
Moffat Scotland
Stay at this golf holiday home in Moffat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Moffat Woolen Mill and Annandale Way Trailhead are located ...
Apartment 1 St Mary's Church
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Popular places to visit

Tinto Hill Cairn

You can find out about the history of Biggar with a visit to Tinto Hill Cairn. Wander the gardens or discover the area's countryside.

Tinto Hill Cairn

Dove Cottage

You can find out about the history of Biggar with a trip to Dove Cottage. While in this relaxing area, you can enjoy the cafes.

Dove Cottage

Biggar Puppet Theatre

You can make plans for a show at Biggar Puppet Theatre on your trip to Biggar. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Biggar Puppet Theatre

Biggar Gasworks

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Biggar Gasworks during your trip to Biggar. While in this quaint area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Biggar Gasworks

Biggar Kirk

You can learn about the history of Biggar when you stop by Biggar Kirk. Wander the gardens or discover the area's countryside.

Biggar Kirk

Museum of Lead Mining

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Museum of Lead Mining during your trip to Wanlockhead. Discover the countryside while you're in the area.

Museum of Lead Mining